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  At NIEFS, our journey in supporting newcomers to Canada has always been about more than employment; it's about connection, community and collaboration. Over the past two years, as we...

For many internationally educated professionals, arriving in Canada brings hope for new opportunities but also a frustrating reality: the skills, experiences and qualifications they’ve worked years to earn abroad are...

  Across Canada, employers are balancing persistent labour shortages with fast-changing skill demands. Through the Strengthening Employer Feedback Channels (SEFC) initiative, the Immigrant Employment Council of BC (IEC-BC) and partners...

  In 2024, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) began to introduce a series of changes to Canada’s International Student Program. First, the government implemented a cap on international student...

The Canadian Federal Government announced in 2024 that it is reducing the number of temporary residents and foreign workers in 2025. These legal changes will affect employers who hire immigrants,...

  In my last article, “From warm welcome to harsh reality: ‘False hope’ and the newcomer experience,” I explored the challenges newcomers face due to systemic barriers, policies and procedures,...